Franklin Historic District Design Guidelines

DRAFT FRANKLIN HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGN GUIDELINES 58 Residential Buildings New Residential buildings Awnings • Determine whether awnings are compatible with the building’s architectural style and design them in traditional locations. • Fit awnings proportionately over window or door openings with an appropriate overlap at the sides. • Use a color that is compatible with the overall building’s color scheme. • Use duck canvas or cotton and polyester blends with or without acrylic treatment. Do not use vinyl awnings. • Avoid covering character-defining architectural details with awnings. Dormers • Appropriately size and locate dormers to fit with the architectural style and roof shape of the building. • Relate the style, scale, and proportion of dormer windows to windows on lower floors of the building.